Engaged 2: Elvish Yadav opens up about his dating deal-breakers: 'Zyada awaara na ho, jhooth na bolti ho'

Elvish Yadav talks about his dating prefrences

• Engaged 2 premieres on JioHotstar on 14 February 2026
• Elvish Yadav seeks honesty, positivity, and simplicity in a partner
• Jiya Shankar seeks respect, loyalty, and romance in relationships

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Love, laughter and a little bit of drama — that is the mood building up to Engaged 2, which is all set to premiere on 14 February 2026 on JioHotstar.

Hosted by YouTuber Elvish Yadav and actress Jiya Shankar, the new season arrives just in time for Valentine’s Day, promising conversations around modern relationships that feel both fun and relatable.

As part of the promotions, both Elvish Yadav and Jiya Shankar have been speaking openly about what they look for in a partner — and what immediately puts them off.

Elvish Yadav shared that for him, simplicity and positivity matter the most. A cheerful nature and honesty, he said, go a long way.

He told Pinkvilla, “Uski smile bahut achhi ho. Uska nature positive ho, hasmukh ho, negativity se dur rahe. Zyada awaara na ho. Awaara as in jhootha na ho. Ladkiyan jo jhooth bolti hain na, manipulate karti hai na woh nahi hona chahiye."

His straightforward take on relationships comes shortly after a now-viral Instagram story, where a woman was seen flaunting a ring, leading to dating rumours.

While speculation continues, Elvish Yadav’s comments suggest that for him, clarity and honesty are far more important than public perception.

Jiya Shankar, on the other hand, spoke from a place of emotional maturity. She described respect, loyalty and romance as non-negotiable traits in a partner.

For Jiya Shankar, basic decency is not optional. She admitted that she cannot tolerate disrespect towards elders or flashy, show-off behaviour, calling these red flags even at a “bare minimum” level.

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Both hosts also reflected on heartbreak and how dating has evolved in today’s fast-moving world. Their conversations felt less like rehearsed answers and more like genuine reflections — something that aligns perfectly with the core idea of Engaged 2.

Following a successful first season hosted by Harsh Gujral and Uorfi Javed, the new chapter aims to dive deeper into compatibility, emotional journeys and the realities of finding love today.